Karthi rocks with 'Kanimaa' dance steps from Suriya's 'Retro'

Suriya and Pooja Hegde's upcoming Tamil gangster action film 'Retro' is set to release on May 1, 2025, and the film helmed by Karthik Subbaraj is preparing for a grand release. The film's first single, 'Kanimaa,' composed by Santhosh Narayanan, was released on March 21, 2025, and has received an overwhelming response from Tamil audiences. Since its promotional debut, the song has gone viral, flooding Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts with dance sequences inspired by its energetic beats, making it a trending sensation across Tamil social media platforms. Now, Suriya's brother and actor Karthi has danced to the 'Kanimaa' song during an award event, and the video grabs fans' attention. Karthi rocked the 'Kanimaa' steps, while his swag and effortless style have added even more excitement to the trending sensation!

Suriya’s expression in ‘Kanimaa’ was a creative choice
Suriya’s intense facial expressions throughout the song 'Kanimaa' were a concern among fans. However, the latest episode of Retro BTS Comic, a weekly promotional series premiered its 7th episode on March 24, 2025, clarified that Suriya’s emotionless look in 'Kanimaa' was a deliberate creative choice. 'Kanimaa' fever spreads uncontrollably, becoming an unstoppable trend across social media.
The ‘Kanimaa’ song was shot in a 15-minute single take
The latest episode of 'Retro' BTS Comic provided an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Kanimaa song, unveiling that it was filmed as an ambitious 15-minute single-shot sequence. This meticulously choreographed scene is not just a song but an immersive cinematic experience, seamlessly blending music, action, and dialogue in one continuous take. The team’s precision and coordination were crucial in executing this complex sequence, ensuring every movement and transition flowed naturally without any cuts. The result is a visually stunning and technically brilliant moment that captures the essence of the retro era while pushing the boundaries of filmmaking.